Hergestellt gut. Ode an den kreativen Prozess

21.01.2017
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17.04.2017
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Hergestellt gut. Ode an den kreativen ProzessExhibition in honour of the 40th anniversary of Kunstschrifthttps://www.kunsthalkade.nl/de/ausstellungen/hergestellt-gut-ode-an-den-kreativen-prozesshttps://www.kunsthalkade.nl/@@site-logo/logo.svg

In 2017 leading Dutch art journal Kunstschrift celebrates its 40th anniversary – good reason for Kunsthal KAdE to join with the magazine in mounting an exhibition about the fascinating ways by which works of art have been created over the centuries. The creative process has been a strong focus of editorial attention in Kunstschrift’s theme issues for many years. The exhibition reflects that interest by presenting an amazing range of artworks that throw particular light on materials and techniques, craftsmanship, ideation and studio practice. The exhibition runs from 21 January to 17 April 2017 (Easter Monday).

Tribute to the creative process First and foremost, therefore, ‘Well Made’ will be a tribute to the creative process. Many different aspects of that process, such as inspiration, craftsmanship, materials, techniques and the intimate relationship between head and hand, will be examined on the basis of paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and films from various countries, movements and periods in Western art history.

Artist at work The focus in the main exhibition area will be on the essence of the matter: the artist at work. The creator in his/her studio, as recorded in paintings, films and photographs. Nine contemporary Dutch artists will exhibit their work in this area and will talk about their working processes in a series of lectures. Eelco Brand (NL, 1969) | Henk van den Bosch (NL, 1960) | Marcel van Eeden (NL, 1965) | Ruud van Empel (NL, 1958) | Jan Hamstra (NL, 1993) | Heringa/Van Kalsbeek (NL, 1966 / NL, 1962) | Jan Koen Lomans (NL, 1978) | Jacobien de Rooij (NL, 1947) | Simon Schrikker (NL, 1973). At the heart of the displays, there will be an installation by artist Patty Struik giving visual expression to the various stages of her working process: inspiration, thinking in images, free association, dreaming and creating connections.

Myths and legendsThe displays in the side rooms will use myths and legends to explore the origins of art: Pygmalion for the urge to create a living, breathing statue, Butades for the genesis of painting, Icarus for the conquest of the heavens, Apelles and Zeuxis for the power of optical illusion, and Prometheus as a teacher and inventor who succeeded in breathing life into a lump of clay. The works on show will allude, directly or otherwise, to the meaning of these myths and legends. Artist Niek Hendrix will create installations to accompany them.

Finished/unfinished The next part of the exhibition will focus on the issue of completion. Over time, numerous works of art have been left unfinished. There are many different reasons for this: the inability of the artist, conflicts with clients, political changes, or the death of the maker. Such works have much to tell us about creative processes prior to completion. Moreover, their lack of finish often gives them a beauty all their own. And when is an artwork ‘finished’ anyway? Ideas about that have changed over time.

Do it yourself The exhibition space will include a studio where visitors can try their own hands and where master classes and workshops will be held.

Dutch Masters The projection space will be used to show ‘Dutch Masters of the 21st Century’: a series of films by well-known directors in which major Dutch artists of our time are seen talking about their work. This rare glimpse behind the scenes will offer insight into the artists and their working methods, use of materials and ideas about art.Participating artists & filmmakers

CatalogueIn place of a catalogue, the exhibition will be accompanied by a special anniversary issue of Kunstschrift entitled Goed gemaakt, een ode aan het maakproces. On sale, price € 10.75, in the KAdE Shop, all good bookshops and via www.kunstschrift.nl.

About KunstschriftKunstschrift is a well-known bimonthly Dutch magazine about art and art history. The first issue appeared in January 1977. The magazine was born of Openbaar kunstbezit, a celebrated series of radio lectures launched in 1957 and invariably focusing on a single selected artwork in a publicly owned collection somewhere in the Netherlands. From the start, Kunstschrift was a theme-based magazine designed – like the radio broadcasts – to bridge the gap between the world of art-historical research and that of interested amateurs.